I mentioned this a few pages back, but I'm looking to trade my used Alden whiskey plain toes, size 8.5 (Barrie) for Polo C&J plain toes, size 9, in similar condition. They're great shoes but any time I want the pop of whiskey I reach for my longwings, so these don't get much use. With only one plain toe shoe in my rotation, I think a darker shell would work better. There are some scuffs and dings that come with wear, and the worst ones are visible here on the right shoe.

To keep this thread-appropriate, here's a bonus photo of Polo C&J loafers fresh from the box. In a weird coincidence, I sold my Alden whiskey LHS as soon as I bought these (again, great shoes, but the Van last never worked for me).

I had bad luck with reno on a pair of Aldens in whisky shell. Permanently darkened one section of the shoe.
I've moved on to Saphir Lotion for simple conditioning. Saving Reno for when I want to take advantage of it's 'cleaning/stripping' capabilities.
I doubt that this problem I had with Reno would occur on darker colored shell - or even that it might consistently occur on lighter shell. But I'm once disappointed and will not ever risk it again.

I have both Marlowes (gorgeous cigar short wing-in fact they look exactly like the shoe in the above picture from the post before this ) and Lindricks in size 8. I like the Marlowes but love the Lindricks. I've probably worn the Marlowes five times , max. and would maybe think about a trade for something cool.

I'm specifically looking for the cigar NST tanker with the antique-edged sole that Leather Soul had in stock for about 3 minutes a few months ago...
anyone with a pair like this in 7.5D Barrie want to trade for the above? Oh well..I had to ask..

I'm not limited to Aldens, and also wear EG's and G&G's. So If you've got something amazing in EG 7.5/8D or EG 8/8.5C please let me know. I have no problem adding cash if necessary. In G&G I'm a 7.5E or 8C/D depending on last.
cheers
Todd

p.s. I'm not interested in anything in #8. No problem with #8 at all, I love it and have plenty , just sick of it. Also not usually into cap toes or monks.

sorry for putting this here. now it's in B+S where it belongs.Edited by tmw - 11/4/12 at 6:15am